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A particle is projected vertically upwards from the surface of the earth (radius R) with a speed equal to one-fourth of escape velocity. The maximum height attained by it from the surface of the earth is

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R5
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R10
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R15
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R20
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Solution

The correct option is C R15
Escape velocity, ve=2gR
v=2gR4=gR22
From conservation of energy
12mv2GMmR=0GMmR+h

Using g=GMR2
12mgR8 mg R=gR2mR+h
116=1RR+h
116=hR+h
R+h=16h
R=15h
h=R15

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